Relocating to Redstone Arsenal? Welcome Home to Huntsville.
Breeze Mortgage helps service members, veterans and civilian families buy homes in Huntsville and Madison County. Your local loan officer here is Hunter McBride, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #2674392. Breeze Mortgage is powered by Edge Home Finance, LLC, NMLS #891464.
Moving to Huntsville With U.S. Space Command?
U.S. Space Command is moving its headquarters from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal in phases. The command expects about 200 personnel at Redstone by the end of 2026 and roughly half of its staff there by 2028. If your orders or job offer point to Huntsville, start your home loan early. Get pre-approved before your house-hunting trip so you can make an offer that same week.
What Does a Home Cost in Huntsville?
The median sale price across Huntsville and Madison County was $349,000 in July 2026, up 1.1% from a year earlier, and homes took a median of 43 days to sell (Huntsville Area Association of Realtors). Prices vary a lot by neighborhood and by how far you're willing to commute to the Arsenal. Hunter can help you see what your budget buys in each part of town.
Using Your VA Home Loan Benefit
VA home loans are built for eligible active-duty service members, veterans, some Guard and Reserve members, and surviving spouses. They carry no monthly mortgage insurance and offer low down-payment options. Hunter can help you get your Certificate of Eligibility and compare VA against other options for your situation.
Breeze Mortgage is powered by Edge Home Finance, LLC, ranked #1 in the U.S. for brokered VA loan volume four years running.*
Not Using VA? Conventional, FHA and New Construction
Through Edge Home Finance, LLC, a licensed mortgage broker, we compare programs from multiple wholesale lenders, including conventional, FHA, down payment assistance and new construction loans. In 2026, the single-family FHA loan limit is $541,287 in every Alabama county, Madison County included, and the conforming loan limit is $832,750.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get pre-approved before I relocate?
Yes. Hunter can start with your orders or job offer letter, so you're pre-approved before you arrive.
Do I have to use my VA benefit?
No. It's often a strong option, but we'll compare it side by side with conventional and FHA.
Is Breeze Mortgage local to Huntsville?
Breeze Mortgage is based in Dadeville, Alabama, and Hunter McBride works the Huntsville market directly.
Keep reading: Buying a home in Huntsville, Alabama · VA loans in Alabama: a guide for veterans · Areas we serve
*Edge Home Finance was the #1 VA mortgage broker in the U.S. by VA loan volume each year from 2022 through 2025, based on ModelMatch data for brokered VA loan transactions. Breeze Mortgage is powered by Edge Home Finance, LLC, NMLS #891464. Hunter McBride, NMLS #2674392. Edge Home Finance, LLC is a private mortgage broker and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of or at the direction of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), FHA, HUD, USDA, or any other government agency. Not a commitment to lend; all loans are subject to credit approval, eligibility and program guidelines. Equal Housing Opportunity. nmlsconsumeraccess.org